TENNESSEE  DRIVER’S EDUCATION

Summary of Tennessee Graduated Licensing Law

Tennessee has a three stage licensing process for minors.
  1. Learner’s License (at least age 15) We recommend our DriverEdToGo Video-to use during the Learner stage. Shows the parent how to teach collision-free driving habits and provides unique teaching tools (mirrors, checklists, videos, audio instruction series, etc.)
  2. Intermediate License (ages 16 - 17)
  3. Regular License (age 17 if has had license at least 6 months)
Tennessee License Chart
Learner’s Permit
Class PD
At least Age 15

Requirements
Pass vision & knowledge test.

Proof of school attendance.

Parent/Legal guardian sign Affidavit of Financial Responsibility.

Birth Certificate & Social Security.

Restrictions
Licensed driver 21 or older in front seat.

Cannot drive between 10:00 p.m. & 6:00 a.m.

Seatbelts or child restraint as required by law.

 
Intermediate Restricted License
At least Age 16

Requirements
Have held Permit minimum 6 months.

Certification of 50 hours supervised behind-the-wheel experience, including 10 hours at night.

Fewer than 6 points on driving record during 180 days immediately preceding application.

Pass driving test.

Restrictions
Only 1 passenger.

Cannot drive between 11:00 p.m. & 6:00 a.m.Seatbelts or child restraint as required by law.

 
Intermediate Unrestricted License
At least age 17

Requirements
Held Intermediate Restricted License for minimum 1 year.

Fewer than 6 points on driving record & no conviction of fault in traffic crash.

No more than 1 seatbelt violation within previous 90 days.

Restrictions
Seatbelts or child restraint as required by law.

 
Regular Class D License
At least age 18
Requirements
Pass vision, knowledge & driving test.